Northern Thrace, Esengard.
The Red Dragon perched atop the steel fortress, its massive body nearly encompassing the entire stronghold, causing the steel in contact with its scarlet scales to become searing hot and emit clouds of white smoke.
Dragon Vein Goblin, Imperial Marshal Dolores knelt before the fortress, bowed his head, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the Western Front's Mixed Third Battalion was attacked by the Holy Guard and utterly defeated. We have... disgraced you."
The Great Goblin watched the Red Dragon's expression and only continued to report when he saw no wrath: "Moreover, the situation on the eastern line is not optimistic either.
In Saint Michael City, we encountered Holy Fadlan's Ancient Weapon—the Blazing Sun Barrier, and the Eastern Front Army hasn't been able to break through after several days. Duke Misha and Marquis Anthony have already rushed to assist."
